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How can I retrieve my old messages?

How can I retrieve my old messages?

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Posted on Mar 21, 2023 9:13 AM

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Posted on Mar 21, 2023 9:30 AM

You can retrieve a deleted message......IF.......

You have iOS 16 installed on the phone
The message was deleted.....after......you installed iOS 16
It has not been more than 30 days since the message was deleted

Recover deleted text messages on your iPhone or iPadApple Official Apple Support › en-us

Messages that do not meet all 3 of the conditions above are gone.

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Mar 21, 2023 9:30 AM in response to noble1573

You can retrieve a deleted message......IF.......

You have iOS 16 installed on the phone
The message was deleted.....after......you installed iOS 16
It has not been more than 30 days since the message was deleted

Recover deleted text messages on your iPhone or iPadApple Official Apple Support › en-us

Messages that do not meet all 3 of the conditions above are gone.

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How can I retrieve my old messages?

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